Opening ceremony of the Academic Year 2015/16 and Master of International Affairs launch with a keynote by Katrin Suder (State Secretary, Federal Ministry of Defence) on Leadership in an interconnected world and a discussion with Wolfgang Ischinger (Senior Professor for Security Policy and Diplomatic Practice, Hertie School; Chairman, Munich Security Conference) and Jean Pisani-Ferry (Professor of Economics and Public Management, Hertie School; Commissioner-General for Policy Planning, French Prime Minister’s office). Moderation: Melinda Crane (Chief Political Correspondent, Deutsche Welle TV). Welcome: Helmut K. Anheier (President, Hertie School).